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Celebrating Alvin Ailey Workshop
Ailey Extension

New York, NY

AILEY Legacy Workshops

Dec 7-Jan 5

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  • Ailey Extension
  • 405 W 55th Street
  • New York, NY

Ailey Extension is proud to host four unique workshops during Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center season, December 4, 2024–January 5, 2025. 

Participants will have the opportunity to learn excerpts of Alvin Ailey's iconic choreographies from former Ailey dancers while experiencing the joy of the Extension community. All levels of dancers are welcome!

Workshop Schedule

Sarita Allen and Don Bellamy in Elisa Monte's 'Treading'

Sarita Allen and Don Bellamy in Elisa Monte's Treading Photo Jack Mitchell

A black and white photo of four dancers. Two male dancers and two female dancers are in dynamic poses, with arms extended and legs bent. They are wearing patterned costumes. The background is light.

Andre Tyson, Sarita Allen, Dudley Williams and Marilyn Banks in A Folk Dance Photo by Jack Mitchell. (©) Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation, Inc. and Smithsonian Institution

Lisa Johnson and Don Bellamy in George Faison’s 'Suite Otis'

Lisa Johnson and Don Bellamy in George Faison’s Suite Otis Photo by John Hogg

Linda Celeste Sims in Alvin Ailey's 'Cry'

Linda Celeste Sims in Alvin Ailey's Cry Photo by Paul Kolnik

Sarita Allen in Elisa Monte's 'Treading'

Sarita Allen in Elisa Monte's Treading Photo William Hilton

Alvin Ailey, Sarita Allen and Judith Jamison in Alvin Ailey's 'The Mooche'

Alvin Ailey, Sarita Allen, and Judith Jamison in Alvin Ailey's The Mooche Photo by Jack Mitchell

Linda Celeste Sims and Glenn Allen Sims in Alvin Ailey's 'Revelations'

Linda Celeste Sims and Glenn Allen Sims in Alvin Ailey's Revelations Photo by Andrew Eccles

Don Bellamy and Dana Hash in Alvin Ailey's 'Memoria'

Don Bellamy and Dana Hash in Alvin Ailey's Memoria Photo by Jack Mitchell

Sarita Allen in North Star

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Sarita Allen in Lar Lubovitch's North Star Photo by Jack Mitchell

Matthew Rushing and Linda Celeste Sims in Alvin Ailey's 'Pas De Duke'

Matthew Rushing and Linda Celeste Sims in Alvin Ailey's Pas De Duke Photo by Lois Greenfield

Michihiko Oka & Sarita Allen in Alvin Ailey's 'Revelations'

Michihiko Oka & Sarita Allen in Alvin Ailey's Revelations Photo by Jack L. Vartoogian

Sarita Allen in Alvin Ailey's 'The Mooche'

Sarita Allen in Alvin Ailey's The Mooche Photo by Jack Mitchell

A woman stands on the thighs of a man who has his legs bent. both reach out with one arm.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Linda Celeste Sims and Matthew Rushing in Elisa Monte's Treading Photo by Andrew Eccles

Don Bellamy, Renee Robinson and Nasha Thomas in Alvin Ailey's 'Revelations'

Don Bellamy, Renee Robinson and Nasha Thomas in Alvin Ailey's Revelations Photo by Jack Mitchell

Black and white photo of Sarita Allen and Melvin Jones performing in Butterfly. Sarita, wearing a form-fitting bodysuit, stands with one foot on Melvin's chest, her head tilted back and hand on her chest in an expressive pose. Melvin lies on the floor, also in a bodysuit, with his head turned to the side.

Sarita Allen, Melvin Ones in Butterfly

Linda Celeste Sims in Ronald K. Brown's 'Grace'

Linda Celeste Sims in Ronald K. Brown's Grace Photo by Paul Kolnik

Don Bellamy and Renee Robinson in Louis Johnson’s 'Fontessa and Friends'

Don Bellamy and Renee Robinson in Louis Johnson’s Fontessa and Friends Photo by Jack Mitchell

Judith Jamison and Sarita Allen in Alvin Ailey's 'The Mooche'

Judith Jamison and Sarita Allen in Alvin Ailey's The Mooche Photo by Jack Mitchell

Linda Celeste Sims

Linda Celeste Sims Photo by Andrew Eccles

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